Matthew Townend

Talent Acquisition Partner @PPG

Birstall, GB

Partner for the UK & Ireland and EMEA Region. PPG are a $18 billion turnover manufacturing and retail business with over employees worldwide and an operation in over 70 countries. I am responsible for recruiting for the manufacturing sites in the UK & Ireland, alongside supporting roles throughout the EMEA region at mid to senior level.We work in industries such as aerospace, automotive, architectural coatings, packaging, marine and industrial covering roles across:• Executive• Finance• HR• Engineering• Sales• Technical• Production• OperationsOur PurposeWe protect and beautify the world®Our VisionThe first-choice partner to meet customers’ evolving needs for innovative paints, coatings and surface solutions.We know our greatest strength is our people, so we protect their well-being, ensure they are safe, healthy, enabled, engaged and valued for the diverse talents they bring to PPG. We encourage employees to make positive impacts in their communities by providing opportunities for volunteering and amplifying their support of causes they care about. We trust our people to make decisions in their work that align with our purpose.

Sheffield Hallam University

Ba Hons 2:1, Film and Literature